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Performance
  • John Greyson

Nostrils

Sep 17, 1982

An imaginary gay and politically left radio station is the site used to analyze issues of media politics and sexual liberation.

People: Greyson, John | Subject Keywords: performance art | political art | radio | sexuality

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